Technical Product Manager

At GoLinks, a Technical Product Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the product roadmap from inception to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining and prioritizing product requirements, and ensuring user satisfaction. You will also lead the integration of AI technologies into our products, manage sprints efficiently, and adjust product backlogs based on user feedback and market analysis.

To qualify for the Technical Product Manager position at GoLinks, you should have a minimum of two years of experience in Technical Product Management, a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with software development tools and agile methodologies is also essential for success in this role.

The Technical Product Manager role at GoLinks is designed to support a flexible remote work environment. You will collaborate closely with international teams, enjoy a flexible work schedule, and be equipped with tools to help you work effectively from anywhere. The company also provides a work-from-home stipend to help create a productive workspace tailored to your needs.

Collaboration is key for a Technical Product Manager at GoLinks. You will partner with Engineering and Design teams to ensure that products are both functional and user-friendly. Regularly interacting with various stakeholders, you’ll gather input, define requirements, and align everyone towards shared goals, making it essential for you to possess strong communication skills to bridge any gaps.

Technical Product Managers at GoLinks enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, a robust retirement plan, paid holidays, and a monthly wellness stipend. Additional perks include a MacBook Pro for productivity, learning and development opportunities, and a flexible remote work atmosphere to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, you should detail how you have previously defined and managed product roadmaps, including key milestones, deliverables, and your approach to prioritization based on customer needs and business objectives. Highlight any tools or methodologies you used, such as Agile or Scrum.

Describe your strategies for translating technical requirements into layman’s terms and vice versa. Share examples where you facilitated discussions between diverse teams, emphasizing your communication style and how you ensure that everyone is on the same page.

Discuss specific challenges you've faced, such as data privacy concerns, user acceptance, or technology selection. Explain how you approached these challenges and what outcomes resulted from your solutions, demonstrating your problem-solving abilities.

Share your methods for gathering user feedback, whether through surveys, usability tests, or other channels. Emphasize your commitment to iterating on product features based on this feedback and provide examples where user input guided significant product decisions.

Discuss your proficiency with tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello, and methodologies like Agile or Scrum. Explain how these tools have facilitated your project management and team collaboration processes.

Describe your process for identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies. Providing examples of how you’ve applied this in past projects can make your answer more compelling.

Explain your approach to prioritization, whether you use a framework such as MoSCoW or RICE. Share how you balance stakeholder needs, customer feedback, and business goals in this process.

When answering, detail the product, your specific role in its development, the strategies that led to its successful launch, and the metrics you used to measure success. Highlight any collaborative efforts that were key to this achievement.

Discuss your methods for conducting market analysis and research, including any resources, tools, or networks you leverage. Emphasize the importance of this information in driving product innovation and decision-making.

Identify key qualities such as strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, technical proficiency, and a user-centric mindset. Provide examples of how these qualities have helped you in your previous roles to underscore their importance.